Food + Drink Bliss: 2015 Year in Review

2015 went by faster than any year in the history of humankind. I am sure of it.

I started to write my year in review, and it quickly became clear that I need to break this year up into two posts: one for FOOD + DRINK BLISS and another just for TRAVEL BLISS.

Because there was so much of everything this year. It was one big bundle of crazy good, ridiculously fun, educational and raucous ball of BLISS, this 2015.

Here’s a look at some of the food highlights of the year.

2015 Food Bliss

I made and ate an insane amount of ridiculously fabulous food this year. Were I in my 20s or 30s still, my metabolism would have no issue with this. Now in my 40s, my body quite likes to hold onto that delicious food and store a bit more of it. Not sure what it’s storing it up for. A rainy day? We’ve had more than 25 of those in a row in Oregon, after the hottest, driest summer and early fall ever. Regardless, I’ve found myself having to actually work out more and watch what I eat a bit.

In the beginning of 2015, I shared more details about my food journey to figure out what was causing so many of my most recent skin flareups. After many tests, it was determined that I was highly sensitive to dairy and eggs, bananas, pecans, and pineapples. Then, I did an elimination diet. Being a food blogger on an elimination diet was most definitely challenging!

Never one to turn away from a challenge, I used the time to work on recipes that were elimination diet-friendly, including these Paleo Donuts.

Oh wine. Vino. My drink of choice (usually, along with lots of water) at the end of a long day. It’s glorious living in Oregon Wine Country, and I really love sharing more features, tips, and new wines with all of you!

Looking Ahead to 2016

What’s in store for the FOOD BLISS and DRINK BLISS sections of Urban Bliss Life in 2016? More recipes! I already have a long list of main dish recipes coming up in January and February. I also have at least a half dozen restaurant reviews already in the queue, plus more winery features from Oregon Wine Country, Sonoma Wine Country, and beyond.

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Tomorrow, I’ll be sharing the Travel Bliss: 2015 Year In Review. What a year in travel it was!

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How did I miss your paleo donut recipe? That looks awesome! Thanks for a great year of recipes, travel tips and humorous stories. Looking forward to reading more next year!Jen recently posted..A review, a preview, and a ginormous THANK YOU.